Buy Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Saffron Spray'

Also Known As

Saffron Spray Hinoki Cypress

Plant type

shrub, conifer

size

H: 3'-5'
W: 3'-5'

planting zones

5a-8b

18-24 inch | $96

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Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Saffron Spray' plant details

Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Saffron Spray' is an evergreen conifer shrub with gold, green and variegated foliage. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something pollution tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Saffron Spray'

Plant type: conifer shrub
Plant family: cupressaceae
Foliage: evergreen gold, green and variegated
Mature size: 3 FT - 5 FT - wide, 3 FT - 5 FT - tall
Uses: border plant, container plant, rock garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Saffron Spray'

USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: pollution and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Keeping the same juvenile foliage as its parent 'Chabo yadori' this green conifer has strong flecks of creamy yellow throughout. Older plants grow higher than wide.

By: Bloom River Gardens

'Saffron Spray' is a beautiful variegated cypress with saffron-yellow splashes throughout medium green foliage. Most references report 2'x2' in 10 years, but I think that's overly pessimistic. My original plant was purchased in 2010 and has grown a foot in 3 years and is now 3' tall. These guys are 3rd year cuttings and fairly small - maybe 4-6" in height. I find all Chamaecyparis need some winter protection for the first 2-3 years or they can winter burn badly. I wrap larger ones in burlap, these little guys could be covered with a loose mulch of evergreen boughs or straw.

By: Botanophilia

An excellent sport of 'Chabo-Yaderi' with feathery green juvenile foliage and splashes of bright golden yellow adult foliage neatly interspersed creating a lovely two tone effect.